Butler, Herd Outlast Wolves in High-Scoring G League Affair

OSHKOSH, Wis. (Interstat) — The Wisconsin Herd edged the Iowa Wolves 107-102 in a G League contest Sunday at Oshkosh Arena. The Herd, now 4-9, overcame a 39-point performance from Iowa’s Tristen Newton behind a double-double from John Butler, who had 20 points and 10 rebounds. Wisconsin used a 30-point third quarter to seize control after trailing by two at halftime. The Wolves, who fell to 7-6, got 13 points from Enrique Freeman and a 12-point, 10-rebound effort from Rocco Zikarsky. Cormac Ryan sealed the win for Wisconsin with six late free throws in the final minute. The teams meet again Tuesday.